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Abbott attacks Hinojosa in Lotería-themed social media post
In a post made on Facebook this week, Gov. Greg Abbott posted a photo depicting Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa as a “Loteria card."
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Man arrested after allegedly taking 1-year-old child from shopping cart at Walmart
A 50-year-old man was arrested after Tulsa police said he took a 1-year-old child from a shopping cart at a Walmart store.
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Gov. Abbott’s data center audit is underway. Here’s what ERCOT is asking.
ERCOT released the questions included in its community impact survey on Friday. It's also working to verify that large data centers looking to connect to the grid are ready to build....
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Security measures at Ole Miss will be heightened for Lane Kiffin's high-profile return with LSU
Mississippi will assemble the state's largest law enforcement presence ever for a college football game this weekend, highlighting the heightened security in place around the stadium and off campus for the much-anticipated game Saturday night against LSU and former Rebels coach L...
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 18, 2026)
For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
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Trump to announce all 50 states joining Medicaid drug pricing model
President Trump is set to announce that all 50 states will join in on a program set to provide most favored nation pricing to some drugs within the Medicaid program....
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Top Texas Republicans knew Bo French’s history of racist comments. They supported him anyway.
The Railroad Commission candidate is under fire from fellow Republicans for a post that said a picture of college students celebrating a football victory shows “how many Americans have been displaced by foreigners.”...
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Former top lawyer for RODEOHOUSTON avoids trial with guilty plea
The former general counsel for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has finally reached a resolution in his online solicitation of a minor case more than two years after being arrested by the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office. Jeffrey Downing, 48, pled guilty Thursday d...
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Hayden Panettiere’s celebration of life planned for this weekend: Report
Hayden Panettiere will be remembered by family, close friends, and former colleagues at a special celebration of life this weekend, according to a report....
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Judge rules EPA illegally terminated $7 billion solar program intended to help poorer Americans
The Trump administration illegally terminated a $7 billion Solar for All program intended to make solar power accessible to more than 900,000 lower-income Americans, a federal judge in Rhode Island ruled Friday. The Environmental Protection Agency rescinded the Solar for All fund...
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Vikings will start Carson Wentz at QB vs. Bears with Kyler Murray still in concussion protocol
Carson Wentz will start at quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, with Kyler Murray still in the NFL concussion protocol and ruled out for the game at Chicago. Murray was a limited participant in practice all week and simply ran out of time to make more more progress af...
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Trump targets more news outlets, saying he will ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House
President Donald Trump said Friday that he was barring CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House due to what he called unfavorable coverage and “fake news,” and threatened that more such media bans could be coming — the latest salvo in the president's increasingly aggressive ...
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Texas AG Ken Paxton owes overdue property taxes in Hawaii
Republican U.S. Senate candidate and Texas AG Ken Paxton may owe overdue property taxes and fees on one of his properties in Hawaii according to Maui county records....
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Horse racing returns to rebuilt Belmont Park after a $550 million overhaul
They're off and running at the new Belmont Park , as horse racing returned Friday following a three-year absence for a $550 million reconstruction project that modernized the historic track. Fans in the sellout crowd of 6,000 cheered before a field of 10 left the starting gate ju...
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Texas ICE agent pleads not guilty to lying to FBI charge in Minnesota shooting
The judge overseeing the state case set Castro’s bond Thursday at $200,000 with conditions that include pre-signing a waiver of extradition, surrendering his passport and electronic home monitoring....
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How to save at the pump amid high gas prices
Gas prices are going up at a near record-setting pace in the U.S., with the average price of a gallon of gas approaching $4.50.
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Hello Houston (September 18, 2026)
Today: We discuss how Connie’s Bill could help mothers who are medically unable to breastfeed their children, talk with local comedian Liz Faublas-Wallace, and Houston native Stephanie Wittels Wachs discusses her new book. Plus, “Last Minute Plans.”...
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Jaclyn Smith at 80: From 'Charlie's Angels' to building a business empire
Jaclyn Smith reflects on "Charlie's Angels," her business success, lifelong friendship with Farrah Fawcett and more in a new episode of "On the Red Carpet: ICONS."...
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Trump announces all 50 states joining Medicaid drug pricing model
President Donald Trump announced Friday that all 50 states will join in on a program set to provide Most Favored Nation pricing to some drugs within the Medicaid program, bringing the net price of selected drugs down to prices paid in certain other countries. The Trump administra...
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Amazon settlement expands, which could mean more money for you
The Federal Trade Commission said that Amazon will expand payments to eligible customers as part of last year's $2.5 billion settlement. Here’s what you need to know....
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Scary good savings: Pet Halloween costumes discounted now at major stores
Find the cutest pet costumes this Halloween from Chewy, Walmart & Kohl's.
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Six hospitalized after chemical released from Texas military plane crash in Michigan
Six of 33 people treated for contamination have been hospitalized at Munson Medical Center after the plane crash landed in Grand Traverse County Thursday....
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Pool heaters recalled over carbon monoxide poisoning risk
Regulators say 4,600 dual-fuel gas pool heaters have been recalled over the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
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Humidity returns Saturday ahead of a Hot weekend
Humidity Returns After a drier night this evening, the sticky humidity will return in a hurry this weekend. Hot and humid conditions will continue into the weekend and beginning of next week. Stray sea-breeze showers and pop storms will return to the forecast starting Sunday. Our...
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'Coven Academy' drops official trailer showing witches and vampires ahead of the Oct. 1 premiere
Step into a world of magic and mystery with "Coven Academy." Watch the official trailer to get a sneak peek into the new series, and kick off the spooky season by catching the series premiere Oct 1. at 8:00 p.m. EDT/PDT on Freeform, and streaming the next day on Disney+ and Hulu....
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Michael P. Desronvil, holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy case, says he 'didn't have any doubts' during deliberations
Clancy's trial ended in a mistrial after jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict following seven days of deliberation.
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Mail-in ballots and 7 Million eggs: Just another day in Texas politics
Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in politics
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Homeless center in Houston’s East Downtown serves more than 420 people in first three months
In Houston’s East Downtown, a large residential service center for homeless people has been in operation for about three months. It’s intended to provide a path from the streets into housing — but capacity is limited....
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Harris County had $15 million left to allocate in early September. Here’s where commissioners decided to spend it
When Harris County Commissioners Court met Sept. 8 to work through the final stages of its fiscal year 2027 budget, the county still had roughly $15.1 million in General Fund spending dollars that had not been assigned to specific programs. Nine days later, almost all of it had a...
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Texas jobless rate ticks down in August but sits higher than national rate
The unemployment rate in Texas ticked down slightly in August, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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The Pentagon is moving forward with mandatory testosterone testing for most male troops
The Pentagon has rolled out formal guidance for mandatory testosterone testing for male service members 30 and older, a policy that leaves out women for now and faces questions from medical experts about the need and efficacy of such a program. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth anno...
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Houston ‘birth tourism’ center shut down following Texas AG filed lawsuit
A Houston-area business accused of participating in illegal "birth tourism" has officially been shut down after a lawsuit filed by the state of Texas.
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Holdout juror in Clancy trial didn't have 'any doubts' that she was responsible for killing her kids
The lone juror who wanted to convict Lindsay Clancy of murder for killing her three children said he was certain of her guilt, but that other jurors wouldn't listen to him, according to a statement released by his lawyer Friday in his first public comments on the case. Eleven of ...
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Trump administration begins building border wall in Texas’ Big Bend region
The Trump administration has started building the border wall through a west Texas section of the Big Bend region, marking the first major construction in an area of the U.S.-Mexico border where the administration's plans have met heavy opposition . The start of construction mark...
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Texas A&M football player cleared to play after heat-related emergency at practice
A Texas A&M football player will be available to play this weekend after suffering a heat-related emergency at practice this week.
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America In Focus: Affordability concerns rise as Fed hikes key rate, mortgage rate reaches nearly 7%
The economy, inflation and how those forces could impact the lives of Americans were front and center over the past week. Trips to the grocery store and gas station are more painful than they were last year, and rising costs are impacting the decisions of both households and busi...
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Man found dead outside Montgomery County courthouse ahead of sentencing hearing
The sheriff’s office is asking residents to avoid the area until further notice.
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West U approves funding for study to review city options for Rice Village development
West University Place officials approved funding for a study of the city’s eastern boundary as plans for Rice Village development proceed.
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Texas coach Steve Sarkisian says he needed more patience with postgame interview
Sarkisian said he should have been more patient with ESPN reporter Holly Rowe after the testy exchange led to the creation of fake videos.
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In 'If I Go Will They Miss Me,' a family seeks healing under the LAX flight path
Six years ago, jet fuel was dumped from the sky onto a working-class city near Los Angeles International Airport, spattering onto children at an elementary school. For writer and director Walter Thompson-Hernández, who grew up nearby, the incident sparked a coming-of-age story th...
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Dozens of burn injuries lead to recall of heated blankets sold on Amazon
JKMAX Heated Blankets and Heating Pads were recalled after reports of burn injuries and the products smoking, melting or burning, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission....
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Pentagon releases sixth batch of declassified UFO files including video of swarm of objects over Utah in 1952
A sixth batch of declassified UFO files were released by the Pentagon Friday, the latest such release in the Trump administration's new wave of public disclosure of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP)....
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Texas puts brakes on new Flock camera installations along state roads
Gov. Abbott has ordered TxDOT to stop issuing permits allowing the installation of Flock cameras and other automatic license plate readers along state roads....
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All WB lanes reopen on North Loop after vehicle fire near Shepherd Drive, Houston TranStar reports
Houston TranStar cameras captured images of the vehicle fire and emergency crews shutting down multiple westbound main lanes on the North Loop.
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Houston-area haunted houses: When 2026 Halloween attractions open
Halloween season is already creeping into the Houston area. Several haunted attractions have announced 2026 opening dates, while some are already underway. Here is a look at when the attractions open, based on information posted on their official websites. Dates and hours can cha...
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UT cuts majors related to race and gender: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
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Texas Air National Guard jet crashes in Michigan
The pilot was able to safely eject from the plane and discharge his parachute. Officials said the pilot is in stable condition and no other injuries have been reported....
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‘Kennedy Center Demolished’ photo becomes new evidence in legal battle over landmark's future
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to give 30 days’ notice before moving ahead with any changes to the Kennedy Center, including potential demolition....
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New tiny wild cat species discovered in Bolivia’s cloud forests
Researchers have identified Leopardus tilcayo, a previously unknown species of tiny wild cat, in Bolivia’s cloud forests, marking the first formal description of a new living cat species in more than a century....
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Diesel prices at record highs amid Strait of Hormuz disruption, Russia-Ukraine war
The average price for a gallon of diesel was still hovering around a record-high of $6.43 as of Friday morning, according to the latest data published by GasBuddy....
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Florida GOP candidate says Trump has 'gone too far'
A Republican congressional representative in a heated reelection bid in Florida released a new ad saying President Donald Trump has “gone too far” in his immigration enforcement practices in the country....
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Duncan Sheik, Tony Award-winning composer, dies at 56
Duncan Sheik, the Tony Award-winning composer behind "Spring Awakening" and more, has died, according to his Instagram. He was 56.
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Sea lion found beheaded at San Francisco's Ocean Beach, prompting investigation
Authorities are investigating a disturbing discovery at San Francisco's Ocean Beach after a dead sea lion washed ashore and was decapitated.
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Defendant takes own life on front steps of Montgomery County courthouse before scheduled sentencing
A man in his 70s who was scheduled to enter a plea agreement in court Friday died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound on the front steps outside a courthouse in Conroe, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office . Authorities said the man, now identified as 74-...
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Montgomery County declares Sept. 25 Dolly Parton Day
Montgomery County will celebrate Dolly Parton’s music, philanthropy and local literacy impact with a day in her honor.
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Peter de Caluwe to become Salzburg Festival artistic director in October 2027
Peter de Caluwe will become artistic director of the Salzburg Festival in October 2027, assuming one of the arts world's most influential jobs after an innovative tenure at Brussels’ La Monnaie known for world premieres and provocative programming. De Caluwe takes a position once...
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Duncan Sheik, Tony- and Grammy-winning 'Spring Awakening' composer and pop star, dies at 56
Duncan Sheik, the Tony- and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter who crafted the music for “Spring Awakening,” has died. He was 56. Sheik died Thursday night, according to a post on his Instagram page. “The world has a lost a singular talent, and deeply influential voice in music and...
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Rodeo Houston unveils ‘The Farm,’ a new $300M agricultural complex
The Farm is expected to open in time for the 2029 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, and Houston Mayor John Whitmire said he is expediting the permit process for the new facility....
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Family-owned Caffe Cacio e Pepe brings a taste of Italy to South Jersey
Inspired by childhood memories, family recipes and frequent trips to Italy, this café in Haddon Township serves up an authentic taste of Italy.
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Horsch house case: Cousin member remembers missing woman believed to have been killed inside Philadelphia home
A relative of a missing woman who police believe died inside a Philadelphia home is speaking out.